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to West coast. As far as loading/unloading the clip, have them load the clip on to the trailer with the nose facing forward (just like you would drive a car on to a trailer). You want the back to come off first. Before the clip is on the trailer, put some wooden planks or blocks under the back of the clip because it will allow the clip to slide of easier and won't damage the trailer. Also don't forget to install the wheels on the front of the clip. When you're ready to unload it, you will need this or a similar jack: [ http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=4172 ] (I have the 3 ton jack but this one should easily do the job). The easiest way to roll the clip off of the trailer would be to use an electrical winch if you have one, or a manual one (I can't remember what they're called, but they look like a lever operated winch) which will be just as effective and costs a lot less (I think I got mine for like $25). Now on to the unloading:
Back up the trailer to where you want to drop off the clip. Tie one end of the winch to the clip, and the other end to a stationary object. Start pulling the clip off the trailer with the winch. Once the edge on the back of the clip comes off the trailer, use the jack to support it. Jack it up a little so you can remove the wood blocks from under the clip, and now it is ready to roll off. As you are pulling the clip off of the trailer, lower the jack as the clip gets closer to the ground so that both the front and back ends of the clip are at the same level. I hope that this post makes sense, as I am sitting in class and trying to look like I'm paying attention to the lecture. I hope it works out well for you and let me know if there's anything else.
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